Club Rules 2025 - 2026 I confirm that : Should I make any type of find that would be classed as treasure under the treasure act 1996, that I & Mercia Metal Detecting Club will declare the item(s) within 14 days of the date found to the local Coroner & to the local Finds Liaison Officer. (s) is shared equally between myself and the landowner. Any find with a value of over £500 but not treasure, must be declared to Admin and the value shared 50/50 with the landowner. All NCMD cards must be shown when paying, no show no dig Holes must be filled correctly, on pasture, a hole using the plug method must be dug, soil replaced and the plug replaced grass uppermost & stamped down. On cultivated or ploughed soil the hole should be filled and stamped flat. Items should not be left in the hole but removed to the scrap bin. No drugs smoked or taken will in anyway shape or form be allowed on any of our digs, if found doing so you will be asked to leave, and membership will be revoked. If you wish to take pictures on the digs apart from finds you must get peoples permissions. Any persons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a Parent or a legal guardian. No foul language will be acceptable at any time. If you need a toilet break, please be discrete, women and juveniles use the toilet proved for a number one only.